Carlos Gonzalez: Five potential trade destinations
By Tim Haberin
Pittsburgh Pirates
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With Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco already in tow, the Pirates don’t appear to have a need for Gonzalez. However, Matt Gross over at Purple Row offers an interesting idea for a blockbuster between Pittsburgh and Colorado.
The Bucs just shipped starting second baseman Neil Walker to the Mets, and though they have several versatile infielders who could slide into the role, they might be interested in a more clear-cut solution at the position. That’s where DJ LeMahieu comes in. Gross reasons that if the Pirates are willing to give up one of their top prospects, they might entice the Rockies to package the All-Star second baseman and Gonzalez together in a monster deal.
CarGo’s arrival would allow the Bucs to bring 24-year-old Gregory Polanco along a bit more slowly. Though the young outfielder heated up in the second half, he was not particularly impressive with the bat (.256/.320/.381) in 2015.
It may seem a bit far-fetched for Colorado to let go of Gonzalez and LeMahieu in one fell swoop, but they’re certainly in a position to at least listen on offers for their veterans. The Pirates are one club that could benefit.
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